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F4D Skyray vs Yak-9 Frank

F4D Skyray vs Yak-9 Frank at a glance — top speed 1,161 vs 690 km/h, range 1,926 vs 675 km, max takeoff weight 12,300 vs 3,204 kg, built 422 vs 16,769 units.

Douglas F4D Skyray combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F4D Skyray
Yakovlev Yak-9 Frank combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-9 Frank
Specifications
F4D Skyray Yak-9 Frank
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Douglas Yakovlev
First flight 23 January 1951 6 July 1942
Year introduced 1956 1942
Number produced 422 units 16769 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 51.8 m² 17.2 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 9.7 m
Height 4.0 m 3.0 m
Length 13.8 m 8.6 m
Maximum speed 1161 km/h 690 km/h
Operational range 1,926 km 675 km
Service ceiling 16,764 m 10,850 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,300 kg 3,204 kg
Empty weight 7,268 kg 2,512 kg
Total thrust 1 x 7,257 kgf 1 x 1,230 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F4D Skyray or Yak-9 Frank?
The F4D Skyray is faster with a maximum speed of 1,161 km/h compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 690 km/h, a difference of 471 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F4D Skyray or Yak-9 Frank?
The F4D Skyray has a longer range at 1,926 km compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 675 km.
Which can fly higher, the F4D Skyray or Yak-9 Frank?
The F4D Skyray has a higher service ceiling at 16,764 meters (55,000 ft) compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 10,850 meters (35,597 ft).
Which is heavier, the F4D Skyray or Yak-9 Frank?
The F4D Skyray has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,300 kg compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 3,204 kg.
Which is larger, the F4D Skyray or Yak-9 Frank?
The F4D Skyray is longer at 13.8 meters compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 8.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the F4D Skyray or Yak-9 Frank?
The Yak-9 Frank entered service first in 1942, 14 years before the F4D Skyray which entered service in 1956.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F4D Skyray or Yak-9 Frank?
The Yak-9 Frank has been produced in greater numbers with 16,769 units compared to 422 units of the F4D Skyray.